tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905212958338435906.post6230686646095787964..comments2024-03-25T14:28:48.774-04:00Comments on envelope 100: The stripygoose bird migration on Sunday StampsFinnBadgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17623312291708136478noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905212958338435906.post-90938036837513664582016-06-19T14:44:41.129-04:002016-06-19T14:44:41.129-04:00thanks for the links.thanks for the links.VioletSkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10222821877918680480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905212958338435906.post-20397555303999452552016-06-19T13:41:06.484-04:002016-06-19T13:41:06.484-04:00I added links to the other airmail NVIs. This migh...I added links to the other airmail NVIs. This might clarify things a bit.FinnBadgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17623312291708136478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905212958338435906.post-45713710196440781532016-06-19T13:19:36.464-04:002016-06-19T13:19:36.464-04:00I wonder if they chose black to match the color of...I wonder if they chose black to match the color of the Queen's portrait?FinnBadgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17623312291708136478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905212958338435906.post-45255410336763147862016-06-19T08:56:03.061-04:002016-06-19T08:56:03.061-04:00There's a stamp I haven't seen before. You...There's a stamp I haven't seen before. You're right - those red and blue bands immediately call to mind 'airmail'!<br />In this case, I think the stamp might look better if the words were also written in red &/or blue. Just my opinion.VioletSkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10222821877918680480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905212958338435906.post-85346343384411039062016-06-13T10:11:37.949-04:002016-06-13T10:11:37.949-04:00I wish international postcards were cheaper!I wish international postcards were cheaper!FinnBadgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17623312291708136478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905212958338435906.post-79126567334764541152016-06-13T07:57:44.415-04:002016-06-13T07:57:44.415-04:00Yes, the airmail edge is a neat way to let you kno...Yes, the airmail edge is a neat way to let you know what the stamp is for. Funny how we are programmed to associate those red and blue stripes with airmail.FinnBadgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17623312291708136478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905212958338435906.post-67052739191646340952016-06-13T07:57:03.878-04:002016-06-13T07:57:03.878-04:00I feel the same way here, since an international p...I feel the same way here, since an international postcard costs the same as a 1 oz letter (about 23g), or 2 oz to Canada. Much more bang for your buck to send letters.FinnBadgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17623312291708136478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905212958338435906.post-19071604234907736622016-06-13T07:54:41.946-04:002016-06-13T07:54:41.946-04:00I was surprised that I didn't know about it, a...I was surprised that I didn't know about it, as I do get a few postcards from the UK most years.FinnBadgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17623312291708136478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905212958338435906.post-24401943727039537522016-06-13T06:13:59.623-04:002016-06-13T06:13:59.623-04:00I had seen the stamp before, but it also attracted...I had seen the stamp before, but it also attracted my attention, yes. We don't have different rates for postcards and letters any more.Mail Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17574231572383527950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905212958338435906.post-62585460220733205902016-06-12T09:15:43.637-04:002016-06-12T09:15:43.637-04:00It's new to me, too. I like the airmail-envelo...It's new to me, too. I like the airmail-envelope edge on the stamp (and of course I love StripyGoose's birds!)Heleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18206346242374113741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905212958338435906.post-348640396248239942016-06-12T08:34:53.254-04:002016-06-12T08:34:53.254-04:00A fine flock of birds. The postage weight bandings...A fine flock of birds. The postage weight bandings have reduced in number nowadays, good for tucking lots of things in an envelope.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00253875352864018195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905212958338435906.post-2257710527725770212016-06-12T08:08:21.491-04:002016-06-12T08:08:21.491-04:00Never knew that the Worldwide postcard stamp exist...Never knew that the Worldwide postcard stamp existed.Bob Scotneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00662958579705940009noreply@blogger.com